Jim-Shaffer-Obituary

Jim Shaffer

Vinton, Iowa

May 21, 1953 – Dec 2, 2025 (Age 72)

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BORN
May 21, 1953
DIED
December 2, 2025
AGE
72
LOCATION
Vinton, Iowa
CHARITY
The Parkinson's Foundation

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Jim Shaffer was born on May 21, 1953 in Postville, Iowa. His family moved to Vinton, Iowa where he attended the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School. Jim's father was a farmer.Jim was an amazing person. While in high school, Jim was a foreign exchange student in Argentina. He could still speak...

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It was many many years ago, but I had the privilege to work with Jim at IBM. Jim was not only an accomplished software engineer, but he was a great human being, always so friendly and easy to work with, and had a great sense of humor. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace Jim.

I worked with JIm at IBM for many years. I remember him as a kind, intelligent, and funny person. May his soul rest in peace and God bless! -Vishal.